bless

Found 127 times in the King James Bible

H1288 Hebrew
G2127 Greek

English Definition

to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)

ע Hebrew (Old Testament)

Original Script

בָרַךְ

Transliteration

bârak

Strong's Reference H1288

Ω Greek (New Testament)

Original Script

εὐλογέω

Transliteration

hâlal

Strong's Reference G2127
Greek Meaning

to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make ashow, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate; also to stultify

"Bless" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H1288, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G2127. Context determines which original word is being used.

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